EASY HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE & FREEZE DRIED BERRY GRANOLA

Homemade Chocolate & Freeze Dried Berry Granola

My Homemade Chocolate & Freeze Dried Berry Granola is loaded with crunchy oats, rich dark chocolate chunks, and a medley of freeze dried strawberry and raspberry pieces. Each bite is a delightful explosion of flavours minus the preservatives found in store bought versions!

It's a versatile snack, great for munching on its own or paired with yogurt for a delicious parfait. You can even sprinkle it over your favourite ice cream for an indulgent twist.

INGREDIENTS

• 4 cups rolled oats

• 1/2 cup flaked coconut

• 1/2 cup chopped freeze dried strawberries, raspberries or both!)

• 1/3 cup dark chocolate chunks ( I chop a chocolate bar)

• 1/4 cup chia seeds

• 1/3 cup cocoa powder

• 1/2 cup coconut oil

• 1/4 cup maple syrup

• 1/2 cup light brown sugar

• 1/2 tsp sea salt

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

• Preheat the oven to 325 F.

• Add the oats, coconut, cocoa, chia seeds to a large bowl and stir to combine.

• In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, warm the coconut oil and maple syrup, brown sugar, salt and vanilla stirring until melted and combined. Pour over the dry ingredients and mix or stir well.

• Spread the mixture onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet and bake in oven for 20-24 minutes, stirring once halfway through.

• Remove the pan from the oven and let the granola cool completely before stirring in the chocolate chunks and chopped freeze dried berries.

• Store in an air tight container for up to 2 months.